![Treehouse, Adam Rex Treehouse, Adam Rex](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/096/171/size500_treehouse.webp)
Wrought from the depths of our creativity, imaginary friends have been steadfast companions through amazing journeys and have helped to overcome unbelievable hardships. Despite being figments of our imaginations, these fantastical comrades cultivate immense growth and represent very real bonds.
Inspired by these unreal friendships, award-winning children's book illustrator Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend weaves a tale about companionship, courage, and finding one's place in the world. Beginning on an island far away where imaginary friends are born, one patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when Beekle is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match.
In conjunction with the release of Dan Santat's book, Nucleus celebrates these not-so-real friendships with a roster of some of our favorite artists, including noteable children's book illustrators, who would like to introduce all of us to their very own imaginary friends. Join us opening night as we pay tribute to friends both real and imagined.
Exhibiting Artists Include
Adam Rex
Ako Castuera
Alina Chau
Anna Chambers
Anne Benjamin
Calef Brown
Camille Andre
Corinne Reid
Cuddly Rigor Mortis
Dan Santat
Daniel Brassette
Daniella Volpari
Dave Roman
Genevieve Godbout
Israel Sanchez
Jaime Zollars
Jake Parker
Joy Ang
Matthew Cordell
Maxime Mary
Nate Wragg
Nicole Gustafsson
Pascal Campion
Seb Mesnard
Tuna Bora
Yohan Sacre
Inspired by these unreal friendships, award-winning children's book illustrator Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend weaves a tale about companionship, courage, and finding one's place in the world. Beginning on an island far away where imaginary friends are born, one patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when Beekle is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match.
In conjunction with the release of Dan Santat's book, Nucleus celebrates these not-so-real friendships with a roster of some of our favorite artists, including noteable children's book illustrators, who would like to introduce all of us to their very own imaginary friends. Join us opening night as we pay tribute to friends both real and imagined.
Exhibiting Artists Include
Adam Rex
Ako Castuera
Alina Chau
Anna Chambers
Anne Benjamin
Calef Brown
Camille Andre
Corinne Reid
Cuddly Rigor Mortis
Dan Santat
Daniel Brassette
Daniella Volpari
Dave Roman
Genevieve Godbout
Israel Sanchez
Jaime Zollars
Jake Parker
Joy Ang
Matthew Cordell
Maxime Mary
Nate Wragg
Nicole Gustafsson
Pascal Campion
Seb Mesnard
Tuna Bora
Yohan Sacre
...among others soon to be announced!
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/042/741/original_BEEKLE_8.jpg)
Image by Dan Santat
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/195/original_original_BFF.jpg)
Image by Zachariah OHora
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/201/original_original_Shower.JPG)
Image by Camille André
Image by Nicole Gustafsson
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/199/original_Nairobi_BlueBlog-1.jpg)
Image by Alina Chau
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/042/741/original_BEEKLE_8.jpg)
Image by Dan Santat
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/195/original_original_BFF.jpg)
Image by Zachariah OHora
Image by Camille André
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/196/original_original_ForestJourney.jpg)
Image by Nicole Gustafsson
![](http://core.gallerynucleus.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/199/original_Nairobi_BlueBlog-1.jpg)
Image by Alina Chau
![Treehouse, Adam Rex Treehouse, Adam Rex](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/096/171/size500_treehouse.webp)
![Violet and Blue, Cuddly Rigor Mortis Violet and Blue, Cuddly Rigor Mortis](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/390/size500_IF_CuddlyRigorMortis_VioletBlue_500.jpg)
Violet and Blue
$600.00
SOLD
![Nairobi Blue, Alina Chau Nairobi Blue, Alina Chau](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/237/size500_IF_AlinaChau_NairobiBlue_500.webp)
Nairobi Blue
$700.00
SOLD
![The balloon, Sebastien Mesnard The balloon, Sebastien Mesnard](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/239/size500_IF_SebMesnard_TheBalloon_500.jpg)
The balloon
$475.00
SOLD
![My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend and Me (part 1), Matthew Cordell My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend and Me (part 1), Matthew Cordell](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/100/380/size500_sassy.webp)
My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend and Me (part 1)
$350.00
![My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend And Me (part 2), Matthew Cordell My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend And Me (part 2), Matthew Cordell](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/246/size500_IF_MatthewCordell_%20MyGorillaSasquatchThingFriendandMe_500.jpg)
My Gorilla-Sasquatch-Thing Friend And Me (part 2)
$350.00
SOLD
![The Tidal Wave, Camille André The Tidal Wave, Camille André](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/249/size500_IF_CamilleAndre_TheTidalWave_500.jpg)
The Tidal Wave
$550.00
![Shower, Camille André Shower, Camille André](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/251/size500_IF_CamilleAndre_TheShower_500.webp)
Shower
$500.00
![Bamboo, Yohan Sacre Bamboo, Yohan Sacre](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/385/size500_IF_YohanSacre_Bamboo_500.jpg)
Bamboo
$275.00
SOLD
![Sepia, Yohan Sacre Sepia, Yohan Sacre](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/254/size500_IF_YohanSacre_Sepia_500.jpg)
Sepia
$250.00
SOLD
![Forest Journey, Nicole Gustafsson Forest Journey, Nicole Gustafsson](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/257/size500_IF_NicoleGustafsson_ForestJourney_500.jpg)
Forest Journey
$475.00
SOLD
![The Best I Could Imagine (Mom's Mags), Dave Roman The Best I Could Imagine (Mom's Mags), Dave Roman](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/286/size500_IF_DaveRoman_TheBestICouldImagine1_500.jpg)
The Best I Could Imagine (Mom's Mags)
$80.00
![Who is the imaginary friend?, Daniela Volpari Who is the imaginary friend?, Daniela Volpari](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/259/size500_IF_DanielaVolpari_WhoIsTheImaginaryFriend_500.jpg)
Who is the imaginary friend?
$600.00
SOLD
![Tea Party, Anne Benjamin Tea Party, Anne Benjamin](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/261/size500_IF_AnneBenjamin_TeaParty_500.jpg)
Tea Party
$400.00
![Fuzzy Best Friend Forever, Zachariah OHora Fuzzy Best Friend Forever, Zachariah OHora](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/268/size500_IF_ZachariahOHara_FuzzyBestFriendForever_500.webp)
Fuzzy Best Friend Forever
$200.00
SOLD
![Helping Hand (or two), Zachariah OHora Helping Hand (or two), Zachariah OHora](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/265/size500_IF_ZachariahOHara_HelpingHands_500.jpg)
Helping Hand (or two)
$175.00
SOLD
![Mine, alexandre day Mine, alexandre day](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/065/size500_mine.jpg)
Mine
$1,400.00
SOLD
![Her, alexandre day Her, alexandre day](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/066/size500_her.jpg)
Her
$1,400.00
SOLD
![INSOMNIA LIVES, Daniel Bressette INSOMNIA LIVES, Daniel Bressette](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/271/size500_IF_DanielBressette_InsomniaLives_500.jpg)
INSOMNIA LIVES
$150.00
SOLD
![First Appearance, Maxime Mary First Appearance, Maxime Mary](https://84d70f39dda4f8d63311-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/100/379/size500_maxime.webp)
First Appearance
$350.00
![Wind Song , Corinne Reid Wind Song , Corinne Reid](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/277/size500_IF_CorinneReid_WindSong_500.jpg)
Wind Song
$650.00
![Imaginary Hideout, Israel Sanchez Imaginary Hideout, Israel Sanchez](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/403/size500_IF_IsraelSanchez_ImaginaryHideout_500.jpg)
Imaginary Hideout
$350.00
![A Tea Party With Fancy Friends, Joy Ang A Tea Party With Fancy Friends, Joy Ang](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/538/size500_IF_JoyAng_TeaParty_500.jpg)
A Tea Party With Fancy Friends
$400.00
SOLD
![Patch & I, Tuna Bora Patch & I, Tuna Bora](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/541/size500_IF_RailroadTracks_500.jpg)
Patch & I
$350.00
![Earth Sky Kami, Ako Castuera Earth Sky Kami, Ako Castuera](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/594/size500_IF_AkoCastuera_EarthSkyKami_500.jpg)
Earth Sky Kami
$500.00
SOLD
![Super Birmaid, Ako Castuera Super Birmaid, Ako Castuera](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/283/size500_IF_AkoCastuera_Birmaid_500.jpg)
Super Birmaid
$300.00
SOLD
![Sun Star Pal, Ako Castuera Sun Star Pal, Ako Castuera](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/497/size500_IF_AkoCastuera_Horse_500.jpg)
Sun Star Pal
$300.00
SOLD
![Imaginary Trio, Calef Brown Imaginary Trio, Calef Brown](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/389/size500_IF_CalefBrown_Trio_500.jpg)
Imaginary Trio
$150.00
SOLD
![Beekle City, Dan Santat Beekle City, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/413/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleCity_500.jpg)
Beekle City
$125.00
SOLD
![Beekle Cliff, Dan Santat Beekle Cliff, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/417/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleCliff_500.jpg)
Beekle Cliff
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Crowd, Dan Santat Beekle Crowd, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/421/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleCrowd1_500.jpg)
Beekle Crowd
$125.00
SOLD
![Beekle Crowd Pg 18-19, Dan Santat Beekle Crowd Pg 18-19, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/423/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleCrowd2_500.jpg)
Beekle Crowd Pg 18-19
$125.00
SOLD
![Beekle Dragon Pg 10-11, Dan Santat Beekle Dragon Pg 10-11, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/427/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleDragon_500.jpg)
Beekle Dragon Pg 10-11
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Icebergs, Dan Santat Beekle Icebergs, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/441/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleIceBergs_500.jpg)
Beekle Icebergs
$250.00
SOLD
![Beekle Friends Pg 4-5, Dan Santat Beekle Friends Pg 4-5, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/445/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleImaginaryFriends_500.jpg)
Beekle Friends Pg 4-5
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Friends Pg 20-21, Dan Santat Beekle Friends Pg 20-21, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/449/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePlayground_500.jpg)
Beekle Friends Pg 20-21
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Portraits (Inside Cover), Dan Santat Beekle Portraits (Inside Cover), Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/453/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePortraits_500.jpg)
Beekle Portraits (Inside Cover)
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Prelim 1, Dan Santat Beekle Prelim 1, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/457/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePrelim1_500.jpg)
Beekle Prelim 1
$240.00
SOLD
![Beekle Prelim 2, Dan Santat Beekle Prelim 2, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/461/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePrelim2_500.jpg)
Beekle Prelim 2
$240.00
SOLD
![Beekle Prelim 3, Dan Santat Beekle Prelim 3, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/464/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePrelim3_500.jpg)
Beekle Prelim 3
$275.00
SOLD
![Beekle Prelim 4, Dan Santat Beekle Prelim 4, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/467/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeeklePrelim4_500.jpg)
Beekle Prelim 4
$240.00
SOLD
![Beekle Raised Arms, Dan Santat Beekle Raised Arms, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/470/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleRaisedArms_500.jpg)
Beekle Raised Arms
$125.00
SOLD
![Beekle Ship Dock Pg 14-15, Dan Santat Beekle Ship Dock Pg 14-15, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/473/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleShipDock_500.jpg)
Beekle Ship Dock Pg 14-15
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Raised Arms (Small Sketch), Dan Santat Beekle Raised Arms (Small Sketch), Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/478/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleSmallDrawing1_500.jpg)
Beekle Raised Arms (Small Sketch)
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Hat (Small Sketch), Dan Santat Beekle Hat (Small Sketch), Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/479/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleSmallDrawing3_500.jpg)
Beekle Hat (Small Sketch)
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Hills (Small Sketch), Dan Santat Beekle Hills (Small Sketch), Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/481/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleSmallDrawing2_500.jpg)
Beekle Hills (Small Sketch)
$150.00
SOLD
![Beekle Sailing (Small Sketch), Dan Santat Beekle Sailing (Small Sketch), Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/483/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleSmallDrawing4_500.jpg)
Beekle Sailing (Small Sketch)
$150.00
SOLD
![Beekle Stars, Dan Santat Beekle Stars, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/484/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleStars_500.jpg)
Beekle Stars
$125.00
SOLD
![Beekle Trees Pg 22-23, Dan Santat Beekle Trees Pg 22-23, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/488/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleTree_500.jpg)
Beekle Trees Pg 22-23
$175.00
SOLD
![Beekle Whale Pg 12-13, Dan Santat Beekle Whale Pg 12-13, Dan Santat](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/493/size500_IF_DanSantat_BeekleWhale_500.jpg)
Beekle Whale Pg 12-13
$175.00
SOLD
![Pata, Anna Chambers Pata, Anna Chambers](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/514/size500_IF_AnnaChambers_TreeFriend_500.jpg)
Pata
$65.00
SOLD
![The Best I Could Imagine (Head Sitter), Dave Roman The Best I Could Imagine (Head Sitter), Dave Roman](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/529/size500_original_IF_DaveRoman_TheBestICouldImagine2_500.jpg)
The Best I Could Imagine (Head Sitter)
$65.00
![The Best I Could Imagine (Bonjour), Dave Roman The Best I Could Imagine (Bonjour), Dave Roman](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/532/size500_original_IF_DaveRoman_TheBestICouldImagine3_500.jpg)
The Best I Could Imagine (Bonjour)
$80.00
![The Best I Could Imagine (Atchoo!), Dave Roman The Best I Could Imagine (Atchoo!), Dave Roman](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/535/size500_original_IF_DaveRoman_TheBestICouldImagine4_500.jpg)
The Best I Could Imagine (Atchoo!)
$80.00
![Favorite Friends, Nate Wragg Favorite Friends, Nate Wragg](https://70f186a60af817fe0731-09dac41207c435675bfd529a14211b5c.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets/attachments_p/000/044/553/size500_IF_NateWragg_500.jpg)
Favorite Friends
$500.00
SOLD
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